Cook, (OUT)

  • Sunnyside School District
  • Sunnyside, Washington
  • Full Time

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Required: Must upload a copy of High School diploma, High School transcript, or G.E.D.

POSITION TITLE: Cook, (OUT)

LOCATION: Outlook Elementary School

DATE POSTED: 06/12/2025

JOB NUMBER: CL018-26-08

HOURS/DAYS: 5.0/186

BENEFITS: PSE Food Service Benefits

Sunnyside School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Cook

REPORTS TO: Nutrition Services Director

UNIT CLASSIFICATION: PSE Food Service

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The job of the cook is to assist in the preparing and serving of nutritious meals and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assists in the cooking, preparing, and serving food for the proper nutritional needs of children within the National School Lunch Program.
  • Assists in the daily clean up of the kitchen and service areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
  • Assists in the responsibility of ensuring that during meal serve periods the supply of food offered is replenished regularly.
  • Assumes responsibility for the proper storage and disposal of unused food.
  • Assists in the preparing of an order list of items specified on the menu.
  • Monitors students' food choices for the purpose of meeting mandated requirements and ensuring adequate nutrition.
  • Performs regular cleaning of refrigerator and storeroom as scheduled by the Head Cook.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 15% walking, and 80% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and hazardous conditions

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Washington State Food & Beverage Service Workers Permit.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Job-related experience is desired.
  • Previous experience in school food service or comparable experience preferred.
  • ASFSA & WSFSA certification preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to work as part of a team with students and adults in a positive and cooperative manner.
  • Adhere to safety and sanitation practices.
  • Ability to perform basic math.
  • Knowledge of basic kitchen utensils and equipment.
  • Ability to communicate with students, staff, parents, and community in a pleasant and helpful manner.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Licenses/Special Requirements

Valid Washington State Drivers' license or photo identification.

Social Security Card.

WSP/FBI fingerprint/background clearance.

EVALUATION: Nutrition Services Director

    • The list of essential functions in this job description is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by determination of an appropriate administrator and Human Resources.
Job ID: 481088168
Originally Posted on: 6/13/2025

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